Job Title: Defence Systems Solution Architect
Location: Christchurch, Dorset - Hybrid
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: 65,000 - 77,000 + 10% bonus
Our client, an established defence & security firm, require an experienced Defence Systems Solution Architect to join their multi-disciplined team in Christchurch.
As a technical expert you will collaborate on the latest challenges facing our UK military and international customers, influencing requirements and proposing new solutions in a growing and stimulating business. Within a world of evolving threats and where technology moves at pace, this role as a Solution Architect for Defence Systems offers motivated candidates the opportunity to work at the cutting‑edge of technology and help keep us safe.
What the role of the Defence Systems Solution Architect entails:
- Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end‑user needs
- Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money
- Documenting high and low‑level designs that align with customer requirements
- Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre‑sales
- Presenting solutions and influencing customer strategies and requirements
- Horizon scanning of current and emerging technology trends and innovations
What experience you need to be the successful Defence Systems Solution Architect:
- Solid proven experience across defence domains for UK MoD and NATO programmes, possibly specific to Land, Naval or Air
- Experience working and delivering UK MoD, NATO or wider international defence projects, applying technology effectively to solve complex technical problems while delivering solutions on time and within budget, with familiarity with relevant UK MoD and/or NATO standards
- Strong technical depth across digital technologies and integration strategies for military platforms, with a natural ability to analyse problems, research solutions, and make timely, well‑reasoned technical decisions
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and sound business acumen, enabling the design and delivery of solutions that are both operationally effective and value for money
Candidates must have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Defence Systems Solution Architect to progress their career.
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